A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4210180 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212111 epoch_slot_no: 111 block_no: 4210003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1138 time: 2020-05-25 22:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c566f1f546fad9762f03f0086ff9f29c747e542076a9071d161428cdbc719a6Block Operator
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